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Bennett Associates has been commissioned on several occasions to perform site inspections of support systems at Drax Power Station.

The objective of a Site Inspection is to establish that the existing support system is soundly engineered and fit for purpose.

The inspection is carried out on operational pipe supports and systems. The Bennett Associates' engineer will establish the pipework geometry from existing drawings or by site observations and then investigate the security of each support. Such investigation includes loose bolts, standards of welding, loading of the supports, support alignment and conformity of the specified design.

A visual inspection of the plant is made to establish the condition of the supports, and a physical inspection to determine the details of the supports, their location, any restrictions to the pipework, and whether the correct load is being carried in hot and cold conditions.

During an inspection the engineer pays particular attention to structural steelwork, scantlings, condition of spring supports, sling rods, pipe clips or straps, shackle pins and any other attachments to load bearing components.

 
   
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Site inspections of support system at Drax Power Station

Site inspections of support system at Drax Power Station
Site inspections of support system at Drax Power Station
     
     
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